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Doug's Area ....The VAF News & my flying resume.
Pushed out every now and then.
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Main
READ ME FIRST ....POSTING RULES.
Before trying to register a forums account here, read the documents inside.
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Temporary
Posts deleted periodically. A place to test out stuff.
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General Discussion
The general purpose forum. First flights, vendor news, construction technique., wiring, painting, interiors, flying technique, etc. Note the 'Never Ending Debates' section further down with forums like 'Tools' and 'Primers' and such.
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The RV Grin
A place to post pictures of family, friends and acquaintances getting their first ride in an RV. Create a thread for each person if you like and help put a smile online!
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Chapter 11
A sub-forum dedicated to it. When the factory emerges on the other side it will most likely go away. Try to be hopeful and helpful, and follow the posting rules. The situation stinks, and our hearts go out to all affected, but it’s a hobby….not lung cancer. We’ll get through this.
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Classifieds
NOTE from dr: Since this website is how I literally pay for food, it would be nice to see a badge under your username showing you support this site financially if you're using the VAF Classifieds to sell/buy your things. You can get that badge in less than 60 seconds with a CC at this link: https://www.vansairforce.net/account/upgrades. Or, click on your avatar and select 'Account Upgrades'.
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Upcoming Events
Think of it as a RV calendar of sorts. Unlike the old calendar, you can add replies and updates if needed.
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Places To Fly... Things to See... Things to Eat
Please read the 'sticky' in the forum BEFORE posting in here.
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Safety
All things safety. Anything that promotes safety.
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Photo + Videos
A place to post the URLs of various RV related photo galleries.
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Virtual Hangar
Pictures and descriptions of finished RVs posted by their owners. Each RV has its own separate thread.
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My Project
A place to semi-document your RV project in pictures and words. One thread per project please.
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Ongoing Maintenance Issues
Questions about changing tires, oil, brakes, annual issues, etc addressed here...
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Building Tips + Techniques
A place to 'give' out tips and tricks to make the next person's RV building experience easier.
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Friends Who Have Passed On
A place to talk about those flying friends who have passed on.
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Group Buys + Discounts
Helping coordinate group purchases between mfgrs/dealers and RV builders. More on how this works in the sticky at the top of this folder.
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Job Board
For RVators looking for a job and for RVators looking to hire other RVators. Lets help each other out if we can.
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Reviews
Products and services. No vendor bashing will be tolerated.
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Acts of Charity (using your RV)
A place to coordinate and brag on using your RV to do charity work. Pilots 'n Paws, hauling blood and/or supplies, etc.
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3D Printed Parts
There is some pretty interesting stuff being printed for RVs. Post your projects and questions here.
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Model Specific
RV-15
Announced 7/26/21. Will be high wing and backcountry capable. Control stick. The rest to come....
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RV Firewall Forward Section
Traditional Aircraft Engines
Titan, Lycoming, Superior, etc.
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Alternative Engines
Subie, Chevy, Turbine, etc.
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Avionics / Interiors / Fiberglass
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Autopilots
Single axis, dual axis, installations, questions. TruTrak, Trio, Navaid, etc.
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Glass Cockpit
EFIS, MFD, PDAs, etc. The cutting edge stuff.
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Steam Gauges
Traditional gauges. Installation, use, calibration, etc.
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Engine Monitors
uMonitor, Grand Rapids, JPI, etc.
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APRS Tracking
Description, installation, and demonstration of APRS trackers in RV aircraft.
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Interiors
For questions/comments on all things interior (carpets, seats, armrests, etc).
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Regional Forums
Oregon
The largest concentration of RV's on the planet.
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California
One of the larger concentrations of RVs.
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Florida (North)
per request of Danny Smith
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Florida (South)
per request of 'otrova'
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Mid-Atlantic
DC, DE, MD, VA, Estrn Panhandle of WV
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Midwest
CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, OK, SD, UT, WI, WY
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Northeast
CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WV
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Northwest
AK, ID, WA (Oregon has its own dedicated area)
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Southeast
AL, AR, GA, LA, NC, SC, TN (Florida has it's own dedicated forums)
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West (and Southwest)
AZ, CA, HI, NV, UT, NM
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International
Everywhere Else!
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Activity Specific
Trip Write-ups
A place to put a summary of a recently taken trip in your RV. Used to motivate others to keep building and to generate travel ideas.
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The Never Ending Debate Section
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Painting your RV
All about painting your RV. Prep / filling / which paints / hardners / application techniques, etc.
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Education
Probable Cause Documents Discussed
After the FAA (or equivalent in other countries) publishes a probable cause document (PC), we encourage you to discuss it in order to learn.
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POH
Attach your POH to the model-specific thread. You can edit your thread later as you make changes to your document. The attach button looks like a paperclip....
Warning: These are provided for informational purposes only, not for use on any other aircraft. You must create your own, unique POH for your particular aircraft. USE THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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Close Calls / Lessons Learned
A place to debrief your flying, judgment and planning mistakes in a way so that others may learn. (a.k.a. 'I Cheated Darwin', 'Oh Sh%t', etc.). Similar to the 'Never Again' and 'I Learned From That' sections in some flying magazines.
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Web Site Development
Get questions answered regarding the web site you have online spotlighting your RV project.
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Builder Website Links
A place to post an entry (thread) pointing to your website. This area is really just a test to see if it will catch on.
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